BCNU worked with the Labour Environmental Alliance Society to produce a series of papers [PDF Format] on workplace toxins in March 2005.

1. Stop Chemical Trespassing [PDF 251 Kb]
2. Reducing Toxins [PDF 438 Kb]
3. Making A Change Toward Safer Cleaners [PDF 543 Kb]
4. Nurses Campaigns Have Won Hearts And Changed Laws [PDF 255 Kb]
5. Advoates For The Community and Environment [PDF 296 Kb]
6. Polyvinyl Chloride [PDF 366 Kb]
7. Protecting Children From Chemical Trespass [PDF 675 Kb]

BCNU is sounding the alarm about exposure to cancer-causing agents in health care workplaces. Members need to be aware of cancer causing substances or exposures. There are several sites/units that have ongoing investigations:

• Mission Memorial Hospital
• Royal Columbian Hospital (operating room)

If you have questions or suspect a cancer cluster please notify BCNU Occupational Health & Safety department.